Hey friends! I’ve got a quick and easy project to share today that adds a hint of sparkle and a pop of color to casual outfits. It’s perfect for a day at the office or to wear to Sunday brunch, and best of all, because it’s a DIY necklace project, you can make it your […]

Hello my jewelry lovers! I’ve got a DIY necklace design that I’m excited to share with you today. This triple strand necklace features crystal and pewter elements for a look that can go with both casual and dressy styles. The bib-style coverage will get your jewelry noticed without the bulkiness of a traditional bib design, […]

Good morning! I have a back-to-basics post for you today with video. This one ifs for all of you who say, “you make it look so easy,” or “I wish I could make jewelry,” – I’m going to give you a tour of the basic tools, and show you that with just a couple components, […]

I’m loving this necklace so much that I’ve been choosing outfits to match it so I can wear it. Is that crazy, given how much jewelry I make?? I just love these beads, I love the colors, and I love how it came together (and in just 10 minutes). Okay, I’ll stop gushing “love” and […]

I had just a few minutes to play with some fun new components I got from Goody Beads last night. I spotted this gorgeous infinity connector on their site, and I could not wait to turn it into a lovely, simple bracelet. This is a great 10-minute project, and it’s perfect for something like Valentine’s […]

If you saw the paper beads I made last week, and wondered what sort of project they would become – I’m going to show you today! I dressed the paper beads up with a bit of wire wrapping and offset them with some color and shine. Today I’ll be showing you how to make connectors […]

I showed you yesterday how to make an easy pair of earrings using jewelry connectors and jump rings, with a charm you make yourself. Well, today I’m going to show you the rest of the matched set with this easy necklace. And today? I’m going to show you how to make your OWN connector. Connectors […]

I recently spotted a set of jewelry connectors on the Consumer Crafts website that I just loved. Connectors are an easy way to make your own jewelry – as the name suggests, you just connect them to other components, and you have instant jewelry. This was a bonus because it’s a full matched set – […]

Hello, and welcome! I'm Adrianne, an artist, author, designer, and blogger in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I work from home - with two young kiddos.
I have a compulsion for daily creativity... sometimes it's jewelry-making, paper crafting, metal stamping, mixing and baking, or giving new life to recycled items. But with 2 young kids, time is short! My goal here at Happy Hour Projects is to share projects and tips that you can do in an hour or less. The ideas you find here are designed to add a little creativity in your day, no matter how much (or how little) time you have!

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